Toronto Maple Leafs acquire defenseman Joel Edmundson from Washington Capitals for 2024 and 2025 draft picks; Capitals retain 50% of salary.

The Toronto Maple Leafs acquired defenseman Joel Edmundson from the Washington Capitals in exchange for a 2024 third-round pick and a 2025 fifth-round pick. Edmundson, 30, is a rugged defender with prior Stanley Cup experience, adding needed toughness to the Leafs' blue line. The Capitals will retain 50% of Edmundson's $1.75M salary, reducing his cost for Toronto to $875,000.